Have you ever been in the middle of a class-wide discussion when the thought crossed your mind, "I wish there was a way to capture all my student's brilliant ideas." Or been in the middle of a content lecture trying to read the faces of your students and wondering what they are thinking? A classroom backchannel could be the solution you have been looking for!
Learning Outcomes
After this session, BOOTCAMP 2013 participants will be able to:
explore and discuss content-specific uses of TodaysMeet.
reflect and discuss how a backchannel could support student learning.
I. Give every student a voice!| 15 minutes
A Classroom Backchannel can:
Give all students a voice in discussion.
Provide a space for students to ask questions.
Immediate feedback & formative assessment during lessons, activities, and projects.
Explore the content-specific examples of how a backchannel could be used in the classroom to support Common Core / Essential Standards learning goals.
On our TodaysMeet: While exploring, share a-ha! moments, interesting ideas, & questions for your peers!
Science
NC Standards
4C.Integrated
Activity
Backchannel
PSc.2.1.
Understand types, properties, and structure of matter.
PSc.2.1.1.
Classify matter as: homogeneous or heterogeneous; pure substance or mixture; element or compound; metals, nonmetals or metalloids; solution, colloid or suspension.
Students engage in multiple experiments involving different elements & compounds. As they move through the different samples, they must classify the samples on a chart.
As an additional aid, students are able to ask questions to the teacher or peer through a backchannel, including asking peers for help when they are stumped by a particular sample.
Bio.2.2.
Understand the impact of human activities on the environment (one generation affects the next).
Bio.2.2.2.
Explain how the use, protection and conservation of natural resources by humans impact the environment from one generation to the next.
Critical Thinking
Communication
Students watch BioBlitz Reef Trip video to reflect and observe how global warming and other environmental variables are effecting the coral reefs as part of a larger unit.
Students respond to the video as they are watching it with their questions, concerns, and thoughts as they are viewing. At pivotal moments, the teacher can pause the video to pose a question for student's response on the Backchannel before continuing.
Post questions and comments on a backchannel that can be elevated through a voting system.
VI. Beyond the Bootcamp | Continuous Professional Learning
Seamlessly integrating web based tools to support instruction takes time and practice. The Digital Learning Collaborative offers a variety of ways to build your capacity. Such as:
Digital Citizenship (Developing)
Innovate to Transform the Technology Enabled Classroom (Intermediate)
Content Specific Courses for the Technology Enabled Classroom (Advanced)
Overview
Have you ever been in the middle of a class-wide discussion when the thought crossed your mind, "I wish there was a way to capture all my student's brilliant ideas." Or been in the middle of a content lecture trying to read the faces of your students and wondering what they are thinking? A classroom backchannel could be the solution you have been looking for!
Learning Outcomes
After this session, BOOTCAMP 2013 participants will be able to:
explore and discuss content-specific uses of TodaysMeet.
reflect and discuss how a backchannel could support student learning.
I. Give every student a voice!| 15 minutes
A Classroom Backchannel can:
Provide a space for students to ask questions.
Immediate feedback & formative assessment during lessons, activities, and projects.
On our TodaysMeet: What's your favorite season?
II. Give voice to your content!| 30 minutes
Explore the content-specific examples of how a backchannel could be used in the classroom to support Common Core / Essential Standards learning goals.On our TodaysMeet: While exploring, share a-ha! moments, interesting ideas, & questions for your peers!
Science
Understand types, properties, and structure of matter.
PSc.2.1.1.
Classify matter as: homogeneous or heterogeneous; pure substance or mixture; element or compound; metals, nonmetals or metalloids; solution, colloid or suspension.
Communication
Collaboration
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Understand the impact of human activities on the environment (one generation affects the next).
Bio.2.2.2.
Explain how the use, protection and conservation of natural resources by humans impact the environment from one generation to the next.
Communication
Want to see more Content-specific ideas?
III. TodaysMeet in the Classroom | 10 minutes
allow educators to:
Engage students in communication & collaboration.
Assess student learning.
Discover misconceptions.
Capture students' thoughts and questions.
On our TodaysMeet: How could you use TodaysMeet in your classroom?
IV. Mobilize | 5 minutes
Laptop / Chromebook | Backchannel Chat
Iphone, Ipad, Laptops | Pigeonhole Live
VI. Beyond the Bootcamp | Continuous Professional Learning
Seamlessly integrating web based tools to support instruction takes time and practice. The Digital Learning Collaborative offers a variety of ways to build your capacity. Such as:
References |
"7 Things You Should Know about Backchannel Communication." Educause Learning Initiative (2010): N. pag. Web. 29 Apr. 2013.Return to your Agenda to select your next breakout session.
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